The Ceramic Sequences Of Nicaragua

Related to that of the atlantic area especially in ceramics techniques.

The ceramic sequences of nicaragua. In reviewing ceramic material that has been found within the territory of nicaragua there appears to be several differing ceramic sequences. But it isn t alan s. While there has been discussion of the pre columbian ceramic sequence known as gran nicoya there are actually three or four other sequences that comprise ceramic sequence that have been found in nicaragua. This same period is called tempisque in the pacifi c region of nicaragua based on evidence from sites at ometepe island granada and managua as well as.

Even though a ceramic sequence was established at the end of the 1980 s gorin 1990 espinoza and rigat 1994 analyses have traditionally focused on. The culture of the central area particularly chontales appears to be. The streets are lined with beautiful shops and galleries colorful ceramics and friendly faces. Evidence for this can be found in the ceramic styles and from the solid modelled figurines healy.

While there has been discussion of the pre columbian ceramic sequence known as gran nicoya there are actually three or four other sequences that. A ceramic conference in the early 1990s resulted in a revised ceramic sequence and chronology. The links to the maya area are surprisingly strong in the preclassic while links to southern mesoamerica continue throughout the sequence. The chronology of pacific nicaragua conforms to that of the greater nicoya region although far more attentiion has been paid to costa rica due to the more extensive range of archaeological projects conducted in the south.

4 5 out of 5 stars 81 81 reviews. Healy goes on with saying that the zoned bichrome period sites are located close to the. The nice weather easy to navigate town and. He came from the village of san juan de oriente nicaragua known for it s many pre columbian style potters.

Sale price 105 00 105 00 150 00 original price 150 00 30 off favorite add to nicaragua pottery frog motif vase san juan de oriente signed artisan nelson gallego vintage 1970 s. In reviewing ceramic material that has been found within the territory of nicaragua there appears to be several differing ceramic sequences. Isthmus shores of lake nicaragua and also on ometepe island itself healy 1980 331. Recognized as one of nicaragua s famous pueblos blancos san juan de oriente is best known for its thriving population of artisans.

We have developed a partial ceramic sequence for the region. Therefore researchers still have a lot of questions regarding the region s development and specially its interactions with other areas. Plate shown here is from san juan de oriente. I worked with alan during my time in nicaragua with potters for peace pfp.

10 75 geometric ceramic art vase nicaragua musaeimports. Pre hispanic central nicaraguan pottery has often been addressed as poorly studied or problematic. The burnished slab molded 6 d.